Property Prep Checklist

Create
Defensible Space

Check
Your Home

Use Fire-Resilient
Plants

Emergency Alerts
& Information

  • Clear debris from exterior attic vents and install 1/8 inch metal mesh screen barriers on all vents.

  • Clear leaves and twigs from gutters and roofs.

  • Store firewood and flammable materials at least 30 ft away from your home.
  • Ensure house numbers are clearly visible from the road for emergency services.
  • Repair or replace any loose or missing shingles or roof tiles to prevent ember penetration.

  • Screen or box in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh to prevent debris and flammable material from accumulating.

  • Remove anything stored underneath decks or porches.

  • Move any flammable material away from wall exteriors – mulch, flammable plants, leaves and needles, firewood, anything that can burn.

Create
Defensible Space

Check
Your Home

Use Fire-Resilient
Plants

Emergency Alerts
& Information